Saints Prove Good GM Equates Success

Listed as one of the keys to SBXLIV Champion New Orleans Saints success is the outstanding work of General Manager Mickey Loomis. Here's what NFL.com Sr. Analyst Pat Kirwan had to say about it:

Build the back end

The story behind the story for the Saints is the great job general manager Mickey Loomis did putting together the back end of his roster. New Orleans' injured reserve list was in the double digits, but the team still managed to succeed.

Key players such as left tackle Jammal Brown, defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy, defensive end Charles Grant and fullback Heath Evans had to be replaced during the season and other core special teamers and quality reserves also went down.

Most teams that lose four starters, especially when three of them play with their hand on the ground, don't get to a Super Bowl, let alone win it.